Friday, 31 January 2014

I have to admit that a year ago, I didn't really know what stylist's work really meant.

I was always interested in photographers' work, designers, and not really realized that a stylist is the one responsible for a concept behind the picture . The stylist's work is to bring ideas how to present the product and build a lifestyle. I have a big respect for stylist's profession since I've met Paulina Arcklin last year. I have few favorite stylists who I would like to show you, in my new series : favorite stylist.

Her work is minimalistic and very modern. You might have a feeling its a bit abstract and cold because she plays with shapes and textures a lot. On her blog ( which I also like a lot) she makes many composition pictures with products and objects surrounding her. Look at her website and Susana very nice blog and get to know her amazing word.

Wednesday, 29 January 2014

When I look at this chair, I just can't stop thinking about warm and sunny days….which I miss!

The Acapulco chair was originally designed in Mexico in the 1950s.

".. Legend has it that this chair was conceived by a French tourist whilst seated in an uncompromising solid chair amongst the alluringly comfortable woven hammocks strung from the nearby palms. By combining the mayan woven technique of the hammocks within a metal framework the Acapulco chair was born…"

Tuesday, 28 January 2014

A timeless classic, this Carl Hansen Children’s Table and Chair by Hans J. Wegnerhas been in production since 1944. This is my very favorite set for small kids. Looks so great, which is down to both style and simplicity of design. Sturdy and safe, it's made from pieces of wood that can be assembled and disassembled again and again - no tools are necessary. Peter's Chair was designed by Wegner as a present for the baby son of Wegner's friend and colleague Børge Mogense.

Sunday, 26 January 2014

I just couldn't not tell you how proud I am that Rafa-kids picture with our A teen bed and wool blankets are on a full page in February 2014 issue of VT! That's not all, there is a small interview with me too. I was so surprised to see it! They send me the questions some time ago, but I didn't expect it will be such a beautiful publication. The winter is not over yet and we still have the sheep blanket and the field of dots on sale at the moment.

Thursday, 23 January 2014

" The details are not the details. They make the design" Charles Eames.

A famous quote from a designer icon. Rafa-kids put a lot of effort into detailing. Also the ones which you normally don't see. For example bed bases of our beds. You just put a mattress on it, so why you should care, right ? It all started with our F bunk bed. When kids play under the bed, you can actually see the bottom of the bed, and why not make a nice element out of it ? The mattress have to be well ventilated so the composition of holes is not only looking good but is very practical at the same time! Our A teen bed has simpler good looking bed base and you actuallly can't see any joints from outside. This makes the bed looking smooth and elegant.

Monday, 20 January 2014

I have a wakens for Japanese design furniture. I think its a mater of the pure look and minimal detail. You don't see much color used in their designs, so this paper-wood stools of drill-designmake a little exemption. It is an experimental new material called PAPERWOOD. The ecologically-sensitive plywood was developed by this design studio and it is their own brand mark.

Drill-design was established in 2001 by Anzai Yoko Hayashi and Yusuke. They are not only interested in furniture but also design in the field of graphic, products, stationary etc. You can discover more : drill-design

Sunday, 19 January 2014

It looks like the yellow color in the interior accessories will stay with us in 2014.

I just came across the new H&M collection for Spring/Summerand I can see that they are proposing plenty of affordable products in this color this year. I personally really like the black & white stripes, together with yellow, which makes this a very graphic and fresh combination. Yellow color with many tones of gray, linen , wool are also very nice idea. The H&M bedding collectionwith dots, has it's charm too, available in yellow, blue and black and white. We will stay definitely with the cool tigers for my boys room!